Colonial Knob Ultimate Stair WorkoutBeginner
Submitted by Richele McKenzie
Beginner
1:10 (Slow)
0:55 (Moderate)
0:40 (Fast)
-10.1%
+10.0%
No dogs allowed anywhere in the Scenic Reserve.
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Description
Run clockwise for an excellent uphill stair workout to the lookout, followed by a gentle downhill experience on Te Ara Utiwai. Anticlockwise you run up Te Ara Utiwai to the lookout, then head down the Colonial Knob Walkway for knee-jarring stairs. Times will vary depending on which option you take. This is a good introduction for Wild Things who are not quite ready for the All the Hills trail.
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Features of interest
Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve and the adjacent Porirua Scenic Reserve protect the most significant area of native forest left in the Tawa–Porirua Basin. Excellent views from the lookout.
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 100%
Route Data
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Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each
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Access
Colonial Knob Walkway carpark, Camp Elsdon Entrance.
12 Raiha Street, Porirua.There is a carpark for approx 12 cars, otherwise plenty of roadside parking.
2 km
5 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
The tracks are signposted at the top and bottom of the hill.
Generally good.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Toilets by Elsdon Youth Camp are available for public use.
The lookout can be exposed to cold winds.
The stairs can be slippery when wet.
Keep alert for mountain bikes on Te Ara Utiwai.
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Post run indulgence
Columbus Coffee
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